MONTICELLO — The Lawrence County Lady Cougars secured second place in Region 7-4A softball action Monday night with a 11-0 win over the Columbia Lady Wildcats.

“This was a important game for us to get the win,” said LCHS assistant coach Marc Howard. “It ensures us the No. 2 seed in district and helped us to finish the regular season at home on a high note before going into the playoffs. Defensively, we played well behind one pitcher who pitched another great game for us.

“She is getting into a good groove at the right time and I am glad,” continued Howard. “Our hitting is starting to come around, which helps us to be more consistent on scoring runs to win games.”

Lawrence Co. 11, Columbia 0 

The Lady Cougars quickly took care of business Monday night as they clobbered the Lady Wildcats in just five innings of work.

Elizabeth Smith dominated the pitcher circle for Lawrence County with eight strikeouts, allowing only one walk.

Carmen Perry suffered the loss for Columbia with two strikeouts and two walks.

Madison Hyde and Callie Fortenberry sparked the Lady Cougars with a pair of singles. Hitting safely were Alexsundria Thomas, Jamie Martin, Tiera Collins and Maddux Kirkland.

Perry provided the only hit on offense for the Lady Wildcats with a single.